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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 2003
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan outlines contact points for NEWS TIPS COMMENTS and VOICE OF THE READER, lists editorial staff including Publisher Dennis DeRossett and Editor Meta Minton, and provides guidelines for submitting letters up to 250 words with required signer and hometown, plus restrictions on libelous content.
Democratic candidate Blair Hull kicked off his U S Senate bid in southern Illinois with a public appearance and a two week 750000 advertising blitz targeting smaller media markets. The day after his Carbondale stop on June 25 Republican Andrew McKenna Jr. entered the race for the seat held by Senator Peter Fitzgerald.
Wealthy businessmen Hull and McKenna vow to spend millions on campaigns. Hull claims he could invest up to 40 million, while McKenna aims to match. They face rival Jack Ryan who funds his bid with 6 million. Other potential contenders include Hynes Obama Chico Pappas Simmons and Washington. The race heats up as downstate focus grows and summer waits for primaries.
Lavina Tomas calls for Hickory Lodge Carbondale grounds to be renewed after invasive vines smother hosta shrubs and ground cover, asking the Martin family who gifted the property to be proud again. James Starkweather Terrin criticizes Blagojevich for not defining working people and accuses him of harmingCorrections staff careers. A reader attacks Illinois legislators and SBC over monopolistic practices, blaming the General Assembly for propping up the company and mocking elected officials.
A reader questions the impact of PAC donations from AFSCME and NEA on 2002 House and Senate races, noting Democratic leanings and limited Republican expenditure. They cite independent expenditures and high profile cases like Carnahan and Wellstone, argue voucher opposition framed by NEA, and urge comment from teachers and captains on money use and priorities.
Jim Muir reflects on new required Safe School Zone and Neighborhood Watch signs in Southern Illinois. He notes tougher penalties for crimes near schools and questions how fear and vigilance reshape small communities, lamenting the loss of innocence in a fast changing world.
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